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A/N: I was planning chapter 1 to be much longer but the computer lab was closing and I really wanted to get it out there. I expect it will happen a lot. Oh well that means more frequent updates for you guys.
Chapter 2
Severus was shocked beyond belief. Not only at her behavior but his own. He couldn't remember the last time he had acted like this. Every move that she made since stepping into the room that night had affected him in ways he never thought possible. And she's a student! "Not exactly," his brain reminded him. Tonight is when the label on her and many others would have to change from the student category to something else. Dumbledore standing up again and dismissing anyone under fifth year drew his attention away from his thoughts.
The tables floated up above their heads, changed before everyone's eyes into smaller ones and finally setting down closer to the walls. Chairs formed around them and music could be heard from a stage. Hermione smiled when she recognized the tune as Graduation by Vitamin C. Albus asked for the Head Boy & Girl to share this dance and Draco took her hand and guided her out on the dance floor.
As we go on, we remember All the times we had together And as our lives change, come whatever We will still be, friends forever
So if we get the big jobs and we make the big money When we look back now, will our jokes still be funny? Will we still remember everything we learned in school? Still be trying to break every single rule Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man? Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan? I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye Keep on thinking it's a time to fly And this is how it feels
The rest of the seventh years joined them. She looked around seeing a few glassy eyes as they danced. When the song was over Hermione hugged Draco and headed back to her seat or at least where it used to be. The chair had disappeared and Severus was standing next to the wall. She took a moment to allow her eyes to roam across his figure. His suit was so pitch black that she couldn't see any of the layers. He was wearing a matching bow tie and a white shirt with black buttons. Her feet kept her moving towards him and before she knew it she was standing in front of him.
He had watched her dancing with young Mr. Malfoy and wished it was him who had been in her arms. But now he realized she was here with him and before he could stop himself, his hand caressed her cheek. He felt her lean into his touch. "This must be a dream," he whispered.
"If it is I don't want to wake up," she replied. Severus pulled out the nearest chair for her then sat down in one of his own. "It's been a whirlwind of a year, Professor. And it all started with an unintentional confession at the beginning of the year."
"I remember that day. We felt so bad about that. We just meant to see if you were under the veritaserum. We didn't know-," he apologized.
"I'm glad you found out that way," she interrupted.
"Why is that?"
"I wouldn't have told you if it hadn't have happened and if I did you wouldn't have believed me," she explained.
"You're right. I would have thought it a practical joke and dismissed it."
"At least this gave you the chance to think about it. The seed was planted that day in your mind. Though it didn't take too long to grow," She said remembering back to the Christmas holidays. She had been standing on a step ladder in the library trying to reach one of the books off the top shelf. Her fingers had just barely grasped it when she lost her balance and fell tumbling into the strong arms of the person who had stepped behind her. Before she knew it her lips were pressed against his and the scent of sandalwood filled her nostrils. They both gave into the kiss until the sound of the book hitting the floor startled him and he fled. The sight of his swirling black robes confirmed that it was her alluring Potions Master.
"It never should have happened," he said guessing what she was thinking about. "I couldn't bring myself to look at you for the rest of the break. I didn't think I could stop myself from something else happening. Not until you weren't in school anymore. So I avoided being alone with you."
"Then why might I ask did you search me out for help with an outfit?"
"Ah that would be where the Headmaster came in to play. I had gone to him for help since it was his bloody idea in the first place and he refused. The only thing he would tell me was to take the advice he gave when he announced the theme. He directed me to you saying that you were the only one I could trust not to make me look like a fool. It took me three weeks before I finally confronted you."
"I'm still surprised you agreed to being my *date* tonight. I wonder what everyone else has thought about us. Though I could really care less since it is none of there business. At least Harry and Ron haven't tried to rescue me from your clutches."
"I agreed for two reasons. The first being that it gave me more assurance that you wouldn't embarrass me with my appearance if I was there with you and the second was because of my feelings toward you. I couldn't bear to think of you in someone else's arms." A new song started. He stood and held out a hand. "Will you honor me with this dance milady?" She nodded and followed him to the dance floor. Severus pulled her close and listened to the beautiful voice that was softly singing the words in his ear.
If I could win your heart If you'd let me in your heart I'd be so happy, baby Just for these arms to be Holding you close to me There's nothing in this world I won't try No limit to what I'd do to make you mine, 'cause
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me
If I could taste your kiss There'd be no sweeter gift Heaven could offer baby Oh, baby I want to be the one I want to be the one Living to give you love I'd walk across this world just to be Close to you 'cause I want you close to me, yeah
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me
For the rest of your life For the rest of your life Love me for the rest of all time Oh baby, baby Just say the word And I'll give you my world There's nothing I won't do Baby, just to be with you
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me, baby Just to hear you say that you love me Oh, I need to hear you say that you love me, baby Just to hear you say that you love me Just say you love me Just say you need me
Just to hear you say that you love me
"I can't say that I love you, Hermione, for I do not know if it is possible for me to love but I do know that I don't ever want to let you go." The clock struck midnight and he placed a kiss upon her lips.
"Do we really have to stay here? The stares are starting to really bother me," she asked hopeful.
"I'm sorry my dear Mia. Your graduation night has only begun. There are more surprises in store for you than this."
A/N: Sorry for all the lyrics but I had an accident last night and my head is killing me but I wanted to give you guys something.
A/N: I was planning chapter 1 to be much longer but the computer lab was closing and I really wanted to get it out there. I expect it will happen a lot. Oh well that means more frequent updates for you guys.
Chapter 2
Severus was shocked beyond belief. Not only at her behavior but his own. He couldn't remember the last time he had acted like this. Every move that she made since stepping into the room that night had affected him in ways he never thought possible. And she's a student! "Not exactly," his brain reminded him. Tonight is when the label on her and many others would have to change from the student category to something else. Dumbledore standing up again and dismissing anyone under fifth year drew his attention away from his thoughts.
The tables floated up above their heads, changed before everyone's eyes into smaller ones and finally setting down closer to the walls. Chairs formed around them and music could be heard from a stage. Hermione smiled when she recognized the tune as Graduation by Vitamin C. Albus asked for the Head Boy & Girl to share this dance and Draco took her hand and guided her out on the dance floor.
As we go on, we remember All the times we had together And as our lives change, come whatever We will still be, friends forever
So if we get the big jobs and we make the big money When we look back now, will our jokes still be funny? Will we still remember everything we learned in school? Still be trying to break every single rule Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man? Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan? I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye Keep on thinking it's a time to fly And this is how it feels
The rest of the seventh years joined them. She looked around seeing a few glassy eyes as they danced. When the song was over Hermione hugged Draco and headed back to her seat or at least where it used to be. The chair had disappeared and Severus was standing next to the wall. She took a moment to allow her eyes to roam across his figure. His suit was so pitch black that she couldn't see any of the layers. He was wearing a matching bow tie and a white shirt with black buttons. Her feet kept her moving towards him and before she knew it she was standing in front of him.
He had watched her dancing with young Mr. Malfoy and wished it was him who had been in her arms. But now he realized she was here with him and before he could stop himself, his hand caressed her cheek. He felt her lean into his touch. "This must be a dream," he whispered.
"If it is I don't want to wake up," she replied. Severus pulled out the nearest chair for her then sat down in one of his own. "It's been a whirlwind of a year, Professor. And it all started with an unintentional confession at the beginning of the year."
"I remember that day. We felt so bad about that. We just meant to see if you were under the veritaserum. We didn't know-," he apologized.
"I'm glad you found out that way," she interrupted.
"Why is that?"
"I wouldn't have told you if it hadn't have happened and if I did you wouldn't have believed me," she explained.
"You're right. I would have thought it a practical joke and dismissed it."
"At least this gave you the chance to think about it. The seed was planted that day in your mind. Though it didn't take too long to grow," She said remembering back to the Christmas holidays. She had been standing on a step ladder in the library trying to reach one of the books off the top shelf. Her fingers had just barely grasped it when she lost her balance and fell tumbling into the strong arms of the person who had stepped behind her. Before she knew it her lips were pressed against his and the scent of sandalwood filled her nostrils. They both gave into the kiss until the sound of the book hitting the floor startled him and he fled. The sight of his swirling black robes confirmed that it was her alluring Potions Master.
"It never should have happened," he said guessing what she was thinking about. "I couldn't bring myself to look at you for the rest of the break. I didn't think I could stop myself from something else happening. Not until you weren't in school anymore. So I avoided being alone with you."
"Then why might I ask did you search me out for help with an outfit?"
"Ah that would be where the Headmaster came in to play. I had gone to him for help since it was his bloody idea in the first place and he refused. The only thing he would tell me was to take the advice he gave when he announced the theme. He directed me to you saying that you were the only one I could trust not to make me look like a fool. It took me three weeks before I finally confronted you."
"I'm still surprised you agreed to being my *date* tonight. I wonder what everyone else has thought about us. Though I could really care less since it is none of there business. At least Harry and Ron haven't tried to rescue me from your clutches."
"I agreed for two reasons. The first being that it gave me more assurance that you wouldn't embarrass me with my appearance if I was there with you and the second was because of my feelings toward you. I couldn't bear to think of you in someone else's arms." A new song started. He stood and held out a hand. "Will you honor me with this dance milady?" She nodded and followed him to the dance floor. Severus pulled her close and listened to the beautiful voice that was softly singing the words in his ear.
If I could win your heart If you'd let me in your heart I'd be so happy, baby Just for these arms to be Holding you close to me There's nothing in this world I won't try No limit to what I'd do to make you mine, 'cause
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me
If I could taste your kiss There'd be no sweeter gift Heaven could offer baby Oh, baby I want to be the one I want to be the one Living to give you love I'd walk across this world just to be Close to you 'cause I want you close to me, yeah
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me
For the rest of your life For the rest of your life Love me for the rest of all time Oh baby, baby Just say the word And I'll give you my world There's nothing I won't do Baby, just to be with you
I'd climb right up to the sky I'd take down the stars Just to be in your arms, baby I'd go and capture the moon That's what I would do Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me Just to hear you say that you love me, baby Just to hear you say that you love me Oh, I need to hear you say that you love me, baby Just to hear you say that you love me Just say you love me Just say you need me
Just to hear you say that you love me
"I can't say that I love you, Hermione, for I do not know if it is possible for me to love but I do know that I don't ever want to let you go." The clock struck midnight and he placed a kiss upon her lips.
"Do we really have to stay here? The stares are starting to really bother me," she asked hopeful.
"I'm sorry my dear Mia. Your graduation night has only begun. There are more surprises in store for you than this."
A/N: Sorry for all the lyrics but I had an accident last night and my head is killing me but I wanted to give you guys something.